A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Western States are primarily White with a smaller Multiracial population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
20%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Western States with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Western States has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
376
|
| Women |
720
|
0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 67.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210438 IPEDS survey data for University of Western States.